A rare geomagnetic event could take shape this weekend to produce auroras (northern lights) in a large portion of the United States. And yes, this would include our sky over Cincinnati. With all geomagnetic events, a lot of factors have to come together perfectly for the auroras to definitely happen. But several of the ingredients […]
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Babies ‘R’ Us to open shop inside Kohl’s in Florence
Get ready parents, Babies ‘R’ Us is returning. The store will be available inside the Florence Kohl’s, which is located at 61 Spiral Drive. This is the only Babies ‘R’ Us experience in the Tri-State. Babies ‘R’ Us was owned by Tru Kids, which also owned Toys R Us, liquidated in 2018. The Northern Kentucky […]
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Older shoppers can save extra 5% at Kroger Wednesday
If you’re 55 years of age or older, you can save an extra 5 percent on their groceries at Kroger locations across the Tri-State this Wednesday. Kroger announced in a press release that anyone 55 or older can save an extra 5 percent on their in-store purchase at Ohio, Northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana locations. […]
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NKY union vows to help fill construction worker void
Written by WCPO’s Kieth BieryGolick HEBRON, Ky. — Breanna Barker knew college wasn’t for her. She’s too much of an adrenaline junkie. “I love doing the scary stuff,” she said. Barker is an apprentice at Ironworkers Local 44, where she often works 60 or 70 feet up in the air. From a new soccer facility […]
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New pickleball courts open in Union
New pickleball courts are officially open in Boone County and are already filling up with people! Eight new courts can be found at Union Park, located just off Old Union Road. These courts are free to the public and open from dawn to dusk. The pickleball courts were something pitched by the neighbors and residents […]
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Florence woman celebrates second year as featured milliner for Kentucky Derby
Mary Julia Kaiser, a featured milliner for the 150th Kentucky Derby, has been creating one-of-a-kind fascinators for the event since 2002, and is now based in Florence, Ohio.
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Steamboats, national music acts, food and more to be featured at Tall Stacks-like festival
A new event, America’s River Roots, will take place on the Ohio River in 2025 to kick off the nation’s 250th Anniversary celebration and will feature music, food, and other cultural attractions along the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky banks of the Ohio River.
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All lanes on I-71 SB reopen after fiery crash
Interstate 71 is closed in both directions due to a crash involving a semi-truck catching fire, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet expects the closure to last three hours.
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Graeter’s Ice Cream announces new Mystery Ice Cream Pack
With the weather heating up, there is no better time to get ice cream. Now Greater’s Ice Cream is offering something new. The family-owned ice cream shop announced its limited-edition Mystery Tasting Pack on Monday. When you order a pack, you will be given six pints of new ice cream flavors, allowing you to taste […]
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Other drivers attempted rolling roadblocks to stop man driving erratically on highway at high speeds
A man is facing multiple charges for driving erratically at high speeds on I-275, according to a police report from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Philip Ridgell, public information officer for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said police were alerted to the man by drivers on the highway, who called police just after 10 […]
